GST Return Center Overview
Central hub for aggregating and preparing all your GST returns
The GST Return Center is your command center for managing GST returns. It brings together all your invoice data—from sales, purchases, and expenses—in one organized dashboard. From here, you can review, prepare, and file GSTR-1 (sales returns), GSTR-3B (monthly summary), GSTR-2 (purchase returns), and GSTR-4 (composition quarterly returns).
Multi-Return Support
Prepare GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-2, GSTR-4, and other returns from one unified interface.
Auto-Population
Returns automatically populate with your invoice, purchase, and payment data based on your entries.
Quick Review
Verify and reconcile your return data before filing to ensure accuracy and compliance.
JSON Download
Download GSTN-compliant JSON files ready to upload to the GST portal with a single click.
Key insight: Filing GST returns monthly ensures your business stays compliant. Use the Return Center to schedule and prepare returns ahead of their due dates.
Accessing the GST Return Center
Navigate to the Return Center from the main dashboard
1
Login to EZTax.in GST
Sign in to your EZTax.in account at eztax.in/books using your email and password.
2
Find Returns & Reports
In the main menu, locate and click on Returns & Reports or use the Alt+R shortcut key for quick access.
3
Open GST Return Center
Under Returns & Reports, click on GST Return Center to view your monthly/quarterly return calendar and status dashboard.
Tip: The Return Center automatically displays returns due for filing based on your GST registration type (regular, composition, or quarterly scheme).
Return Types & Filing Deadlines
Understand the return schedules and due dates for your business type
GSTR-1 (Sales Return)
Monthly/quarterly outward supplies. Due by the 10th of next month (monthly) or 13th (quarterly).
GSTR-3B (Monthly Summary)
Simple monthly return with sales, purchases, tax payable. Due by the 20th of next month.
GSTR-2 (Purchase Return)
Auto-populated from suppliers' GSTR-1. Filing is currently deferred—review for reconciliation.
GSTR-4 (Composition Return)
Quarterly return for composition taxpayers. Due by the 18th of the month following the quarter.
Important: The Return Center automatically shows you which returns are applicable based on your GST registration type. Filing returns on time ensures you avoid late fees, penalties, and maintain good compliance standing with tax authorities.
Filing Returns from the Return Center
Step-by-step process to prepare and file your GST returns
1
Select Month/Quarter and Year
Choose the return filing period from the calendar. The Return Center displays all applicable returns for that period based on your registration type.
2
Review Return Summary
View the aggregated data—total sales, purchases, tax collected, tax paid, and net tax liability. Verify that all figures match your expected numbers.
3
Click "Review" on the Return
Click the Review button to dive deeper into return details. Check invoice-by-invoice breakdowns for accuracy and completeness.
4
Make Adjustments if Needed
If you find discrepancies, you can manually add missing invoices or adjust values before downloading the JSON file for submission.
5
Download JSON File
Once verified, click Download JSON to get the GSTN-compliant file ready for upload to the GST portal.
6
Upload to GST Portal
Log in to services.gst.gov.in, navigate to your return, and upload the JSON file you downloaded from EZTax.in.
Best practice: Reconcile your bank statements and invoices before filing returns. The Return Center helps identify discrepancies early, reducing the risk of notices or corrections later.
Need Help Filing Your Returns?
Our GST experts are ready to guide you through the filing process or answer any questions about your returns.